Throughout his 101 years, Ollie Greyson endured life as a Black man in Louisiana; serving in WWII (during which, he was shot in the eye and leg); and now continues to persevere through the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n
Grayson currently lives with his daughter, Ashley, in La Mesa where he receives hospice care from local home health and hospice organization, Mission Healthcare.<\/p>\n
For his birthday, and to honor him for his service, Mission Healthcare’s veteran coordinator, Derrik Staples, presented Grayson with a pinning ceremony and a framed certificate thanking him for his service. He also celebrated with a drink of whisky and with his family, whom he says is his proudest accomplishment of his long life.<\/p>\n
Grayson also shared some advice to those pursuing a long, fulfilling life: \u201cBe a good person.\u201d He added that his fondest memory from his military service was meeting and speaking with General Patton in Africa. Staples remarked that Grayson is a kind, energetic, amazing man and \u201ca real hero.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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